Alleged prank: Two goldfish found in radioactive water in restricted area of Perry Nuclear Power Plant

Officials at Perry Nuclear Power Plant are looking into an alleged prank involving two goldfish that were found in a restricted section earlier this week.

Workers were removing scaffolding from an area called the steam tunnel when they found a pitcher with two goldfish inside, said Todd Schneider, a spokesperson for FirstEngery.

The fish were found alive in water from the plant that was slightly radioactive.

"The water did not kill the fish, but they were not well taken care of and they died later," Schneider said. "We're investigating who may have done the prank as well as the reason they did it. The area the fish were found in is a restricted area which requires a special pass to gain entrance."

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Plant officials are reviewing video cameras that monitor the area to find the pranksters.